This week I learned parts of our body come back to life after we die, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Read more about the facts mentioned:
- Hundreds of genes seen sparking to life two days after death (New Scientist)
- If you want to remember this, go for a run 4 hours from now (New York Magazine)
- Election confections: Harrison cake and other historical political treats (New York Public Library)
- The science of why onions make us cry (NPR)
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